Listen as CWK graduate Melissa Martinelli, founder of Superfrau, talks about her journey launching a beverage into the American market that fights waste and climate change. Superfrau is now in 400+ stores across the country!
“My family is from Dorchester and I kept the dream here in Dorchester.”
-Tamicka Brown, founder, House of Seven
CWK member House of Seven Café set up new cafe in a kiosk outside Shawmut Station in Dorchester to the delight of neighbors and commuters.
Brandeis Hospitality served up our Field Fritters and Squash Bisque along with sauces from our members FreshZen, Mr. Tamole, and Meal Mantra. Brandeis Hospitality is working hard to get these fritters on regular rotation on our menus.
“It’s personal…I want to support farmers and agricultural developers in West Africa and make sure they’re compensated for their labor.”
-Joshua Reed-Diawuoh founder or GRIA
Check out CWK’s Executive Director, Jen Faigel, on Radio Boston earlier this week! She and other panelists discuss business leadership challenges, labor shortages, and recent trends.
For the second year in a row, our Holiday Gift Boxes were featured in The Boston Globe!
Since the pandemic, CommonWealth Kitchen has been feeding our community while providing opportunities for our small businesses. This year we were happy to help out Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu as she and her staff distributed 2,000 turkeys to local families. We also connected our members (see photo) to Boston Pediatrics to help prepare meals for their clients and families.
Listen as member Nathalie Lecorps talks about her work preparing hundreds of meals each week for Haitian refugees and what it means to her and her staff.
Nathalie Barege drew inspiration from her Haitian roots and her grandmother’s recipes, leading her to create a brand of fruit preserves called Maman Myrthe’s Pantry.
“To be able to share your culture and your food, it’s an amazing opportunity and we are super grateful.”
-Carolina García, one of the owners of Carolicious.
Edible Boston visits The CommonWealth Kitchen Launchpad at MIT.
